Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Laos
Laos: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 6.66 billion current US$ in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Laos, 1984–2016
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Laos recorded 6.66 billion current US$ for imports of goods and services in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.9% on the previous year and up 340.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Laos peaked at 7.74 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 111.43 million current US$, in 1984.
Laos ranks 136th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Laos, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 111.43 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 231.11 million current US$ | +107.4% |
| 1986 | 136.84 million current US$ | -40.8% |
| 1987 | 152.47 million current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1988 | 191.07 million current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1989 | 228.47 million current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1990 | 212.22 million current US$ | -7.1% |
| 1991 | 259.37 million current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1992 | 305.69 million current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1993 | 413.82 million current US$ | +35.4% |
| 1994 | 614.70 million current US$ | +48.5% |
| 1995 | 658.40 million current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 769.30 million current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1997 | 720.90 million current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 612.10 million current US$ | -15.1% |
| 1999 | 642.61 million current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 660.89 million current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 672.54 million current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 676.94 million current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 750.08 million current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 974.19 million current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2005 | 1.17 billion current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2006 | 1.51 billion current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2007 | 1.93 billion current US$ | +27.2% |
| 2008 | 2.65 billion current US$ | +37.7% |
| 2009 | 2.73 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 3.52 billion current US$ | +28.7% |
| 2011 | 4.49 billion current US$ | +27.7% |
| 2012 | 6.15 billion current US$ | +36.8% |
| 2013 | 7.19 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2014 | 7.74 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 7.48 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 6.66 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 6.66 billion current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.07 billion current US$, 66% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Laos's 6.66 billion current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.54 billion current US$, 1.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 175.23 million current US$ | 111.43 million current US$ | 231.11 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 520.91 million current US$ | 212.22 million current US$ | 769.30 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.37 billion current US$ | 660.89 million current US$ | 2.73 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.18 billion current US$ | 3.52 billion current US$ | 7.74 billion current US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 133 Tajikistan 6.91 billion current US$ compare
- 134 Turkmenistan 6.82 billion current US$ compare
- 135 Syria 6.80 billion current US$ compare
- 137 Bahamas 6.56 billion current US$ compare
- 138 Madagascar 6.46 billion current US$ compare
- 139 Mauritania 6.33 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Laos
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.39 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.6 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 60.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0083 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 19.21 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 52.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 14.03 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0069 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Laos?
- Imports of goods and services in Laos was 6.66 billion current US$ in 2016, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 7.74 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 111.43 million current US$ in 1984.
- How does Laos rank for imports of goods and services?
- Laos ranks 136th out of 193 countries with data for 2016.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 340.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.